A perennial semi-evergreen shrub that produces pink flowers from summer to late autumn, which are popular with bees and butterflies. Prefers well-drained soils and full sun or partial shade, and grows to 50cm tall and 45cm across.
Prune flowering stems once they have finished, to prolong flowering. No other pruning is required.
This plant has survived the recent winters here in Horfield but will be vulnerable in a very cold snap.
Salvia microphylla 'Trewithen Cerise'
Position: Flower border / Container
Flowering months: Jun / Jul / Aug / Sep / Oct
Light: Full sun / Mix of sun and shade
Soil: Loam / Chalk / Sand
Tested in our local soil (t.i.o.l.s.): Yes
Drainage: Well drained / Moist but well-drained (never waterlogged)
Life cycle: Perennial (lives for many years)
Hardiness: Fully hardy (in Bristol winters)
Over winter: Partially dies back (semi-evergreen)
Drought tolerant: yes
